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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,319.18 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,319.18 and 708.48 is: 977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,319.18 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,319.18 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,319.18 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 934,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,609.10/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.07

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